Religious Studies, Bachelor 2 subject

Profile

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted

2-Subject Bachelor Programme

This degree programme requires a second subject for which advanced knowledge of German language is mandatory.
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
in Bochum, Religious Studies collaborates closely with numerous other social and cultural-studies disciplines, thus giving students the opportunity of studying diverse religious traditions in-depth, whilst integrating multi-faceted theoretical and systematic perspectives.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Religious traditions around the world
  • Religion throughout history and today
  • Theories in the study of religion
  • Methods of religious studies, including qualitative-empirical, historical-philological, art-historical and digital humanities approaches
  • Applied religious studies, such as science communication and career prospects
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
Have:
  • an interest in historical contexts as well as current developments, excellent reading competencies and the willingness to engage into a neutral discourse of religion
Enjoy:
  • dealing with other cultures, learning old and new languages, conducting a discourse of actual religious and social issues and discussing theoretical concepts and models
Struggle through:
  • texts, texts, texts (including dry texts, English-language literature and old sources), learning a source language (such as Greek, Arabic or Sanskrit), seminar papers, term papers, and personal preconceptions about religion
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in integration work, refugee support / intercultural and diversity work
  • in prevention of extremism (advice centres, Home Office, State and Federal Criminal Police Offices)
  • in cultural management, tourism (e.g. educational tour guides)
  • in cultural centres, museums
  • in libraries, archives
  • in publishing houses, journalism
  • in research & teaching at universities and at non-university research institutions
  • in adult education (e.g. adult education centres)
  • in politics and the foundation sector (consultancy, speaker roles)
  • for religious and ideological associations & institutions, in interfaith work

More information about Religious Studies:

  • Instagram: @ceres_rub
  • Youtube: @ceres_rub
And else?
An internship ...

is optional. It is done during the degree course.

Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done in the 4th or 5th semester.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Religionswissenschaft

Building, Room: GB 5.141

E-mail: fsr-relwiss@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

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